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Steve Bryson is performing at the Rec Park at Lake Chatuge on Saturday, July 2.

Steve Bryson is performing at the Rec Park at Lake Chatuge on Saturday, July 2.

County gears up for July Fourth

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County local government and the Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to provide locals and visitors a fun and exciting July Fourth weekend that includes a fireworks show and parade, among other events.

Hotel project ‘clears final hurdle’

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Clay County Rural Development Authority members aren’t the only people confident that an upscale hotel at Chatuge Shores Golf Course will be a boon to the local economy.
Site of one of the devices found in Warne.

Site of one of the devices found in Warne.

Rusty, homemade bombs were duds

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
By Gary Corsair Staff Writer   Rumors that someone tried to blow up the post office in Warne are baseless. So says Clay County Sheriff Bobby Deese, whose department responded to the discovery of two crude, homemade bombs near the main road that runs through Warne on Wednesday, June 1.
Joe Davenport • Clay County Progress A Valley Town Swift Water Rescue team member and Clay County Fire & Rescue’s Tim Noland transport a young boy who had been stranded back to the safety of dry ground

Joe Davenport • Clay County Progress A Valley Town Swift Water Rescue team member and Clay County Fire & Rescue’s Tim Noland transport a young boy who had been stranded back to the safety of dry ground

Rescue workers return stranded child safely

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Becky Long Publisher   A Memorial Day weekend outing at Fires Creek turned serious when a young boy found himself stranded after crossing the high-rolling waters of the creek. Thanks to quick actions of local emergency workers, the boy was rescued and returned safely to family and friends.

Bennie Louise Mull Yaus

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Bennie Louise Mull Yaus, 87, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Bennie Louise was born on July 5, 1934 in Hayesville. She was one of eleven children born to the late Joseph and Martha Mull.
Photographs by Ron Wallace is the featured exhibit at the Old Jail Museum. The Clay County Historical and Arts Council operates the museum.

Photographs by Ron Wallace is the featured exhibit at the Old Jail Museum. The Clay County Historical and Arts Council operates the museum.

Old Jail Museum season opening set for Saturday

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
By Reba Beck Guest Writer   The Old Jail Museum draws attention as it sits on the hill close to the square in downtown Hayesville. This historic icon serves as the keeper of stories from Clay County's past and promotes an appreciation of the region's cultural and historical heritage.
Wyatt Espalin and Friends will kick off the 22nd season of the series at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27.

Wyatt Espalin and Friends will kick off the 22nd season of the series at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27.

Concerts on the square kicks off summer series

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
By Nicole Hedden Guest Writer   One of the signs that summer has officially begun is the first Clay County Community Revitalization Association’s Friday Night Summer Concert Series. Friday, May 27 Wyatt Espalin and Friends will kick off the 22nd season of the series. Food service begins at 6 p.m.